Pushing the Bear

Set against the backdrop of the 1838 forced relocation of 13,000 Cherokee, this powerful work of fiction follows Maritole as she grapples with the loss of her home in North Carolina and the many loved ones she leaves behind. The narrative captures the harrowing journey along the Trail of Tears, where hunger, cold, and disease threaten their survival. Through Maritole's voice and those of others, the story vividly depicts the pain and struggle of this tragic chapter in history, while also highlighting the enduring strength of the Cherokee people.